It is noted that due to the "excessive use of force" the Prime Minister decided to withdraw all army units from the eastern part of Baghdad and replace them with the federal police.
It is indicated that the offending officers and commanders were detained.
On October 5, it was reported that 100 people were killed in Iraq as a result of the protests, and about 4,000 participants in the clashes were injured.
UN Secretary General António Guterres called on the conflicting parties in Iraq for dialogue.
On October 3, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abd al-Mahdi announced the imposition of a curfew in Baghdad in connection with protests in the city.
On October 1, mass protests began in Iraq related to the worsening social situation in the country. More details in the material RT.